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Proper install&ion is your
responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation. It is the responsibility of
the installer to comply with the
installation specifications provided.
The built-in refrigerator weighs over
600 pounds. The floor must be
sturdy enough to support this weight
‘plus the additional weight of door
panels, food and ice.
Grounded electrical outlet is
required. See Electrical
requirements.
Location of the bui!t-in refrigerator
must permit the doors to open to
at least 90°.
Because of the weight and size of
the built-in refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move and
safely install it.
Dimensions that are shown must
be used. Given dimensions provide
required 0” clearance.
One inch of space is required
between side of refrigerator and a
corner wall-to allow the door to open
to at least a 90° angle.
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is the customer’s responsibility:
m To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
9 To assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and In
conformance with National
Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70-
latest editlon, and all local
codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or other personal
injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Special care must be taken
when drilling holes into the
wall of the house. Electrical
wires may be concealed
behind wall covering.
Personal Injury Hazard
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Because of the weight and
size of the built-in
refrigerator, two or more
people are needed to move
and safely install it.
9 Most of the refrigerator’s
weight is at the top. Extra
care is needed when
moving the refrigerator to
prevent tipping.
Failure to do so could
result in personal injury
Floor Damage
Keep cardboard shipping piece
or plywood under refrigerator
until it is installed in operating
posltion.
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Failure to do so maycause
damage to floor covering.
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Important: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and
ordinances could lead to
fire or electrical shock
hazard.
Tools and
materials needed
for installation:
Phillips screwdrlver
5llB”and 314” socket
and ratchet
114” copper tubing
tubing cutler
appliance dolly
l/s” Allen wrench
adjustable wrench
cardboard or plywood
6, #6, or larger wood
screws
2, wood boards -
32” long (See page
7 for specifications.)
I - 3/W open wrench -
front leveler
stepladder
wrench set
knlfe
3116” and 114”
drill bits
drill
screwdriver
level
bucket
shutoff valve
stud locator
114” nut driver
Parts supplied for
installati.on:
top grille assembly
base grille
lube assembly
misc. parts bag
ice-maker bin assembly
Remove parts from packages.
Check that all parts were included.
Parts that must be
ordered separately
or custom-made:
Door panel kits
Three colors of acrylic door panel
kits: White, Black and Almond, and
a stainless steel door panel kit are
available from your KitchenAid
dealer. Each kit includes door
panels and top grille panels. Follow
kit instructions to install panels.
Kit Numbers for Panels
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Almond
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4318425
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Stainless
Steel
4318426
Custom door panels and
top grille panels
See page 5 for custom panel
dimensions and pages 10 and 11,
Steps
9-12
for installation.
Side panels
Check with
your builder or installer
to see if you need side panels
that match your kitchen cabinets.
Side panels must be custom-made.
Side panel dimensions are given
on page 6.
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